Why is the Forest Service charging public recreation fees while subsidizing timber, grazing and mining on public lands?
All commercial operations on National Forests are charged a fee. If those operations cause more than normal wear and tear, the operators are required to pay for repairs. Funds collected for these purpose, and funding authorized by Congress, cannot be used for recreation maintenance. Congress authorized the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program in answer to the growing need for additional financial resources to maintain and improve recreational facilities and services on federal lands.
